isiZulu First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 4

In this lesson, we will review what we have learned in isiZulu this term. We will focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It is important to understand how to use correct punctuation and spacing when writing sentences. We will also discuss the importance of listening carefully and speaking clearly.

Let's look at how to build a simple sentence in isiZulu. For example, 'UJohn uthanda ukudlala.' (John likes to play). Notice how we start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. We will practice creating our own sentences using different subjects and verbs.

I will read a short story in isiZulu. After listening, I will ask you questions about the story. For example, 'Ubani owayekhona endabeni?' (Who was in the story?). You will answer in complete sentences. This will help us practice our listening and speaking skills together.

Now it’s your turn to write! Write three sentences about your favorite animal in isiZulu. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. After writing, share your sentences with a partner and read them aloud. This will help you practice your reading skills as well.

• With a lowercase letter
• With a capital letter
• With a number
• With a symbol

Answer: With a capital letter

In isiZulu, just like in English, sentences begin with a capital letter.

Answer: Ngithanda ukudla isinkwa.

This sentence means 'I like to eat bread.' It shows the correct structure of a simple sentence.

• UThandi uthanda amanzi.
• uthandi uthanda amanzi.
• Uthandi uthanda amanzi
• uthandi uthanda amanzi.

Answer: UThandi uthanda amanzi.

This sentence is correct because it starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.

Answer: Full stop.

A full stop is used to indicate the end of a sentence in isiZulu.

• John loves to eat.
• John likes to play.
• John is sleeping.
• John is reading.

Answer: John likes to play.

This sentence translates to 'John likes to play' in English.

Answer: Inja.

Inja means 'dog' in isiZulu.

• UThandi uthanda ukudlala.
• UThandi uthanda ukudla.
• uthandi uthanda ukudlala.
• UThandi uthanda ukufunda.

Answer: uthandi uthanda ukudlala.

This sentence is incorrect because it does not start with a capital letter.

Answer: Listen carefully.